No, Recovery Isn’t Easy
The reality is, there are significant barriers to overcome. One of the more common ones is that pesky internal debate over whether or not one is really, truly, addicted.
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by C. Scott McMillin | Apr 25, 2024 | Recovery | 0 |
The reality is, there are significant barriers to overcome. One of the more common ones is that pesky internal debate over whether or not one is really, truly, addicted.
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That’s why I’m always curious when someone in treatment claims to be a ‘moderate’ drinker. I can’t help wondering if they’re not just addicted in a different way than someone with obvious physical dependence
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I’ve always been a bit nervous when I see somebody new in recovery get themselves deeply involved in one sort of crusade or another.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Dec 22, 2022 | People in Recovery | 0 |
And as the saying goes, often the best way to strengthen your own recovery is to help another sufferer to strengthen theirs.
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…the real barrier for many newcomers to AA was the fear that ultimately, they would be required to stop drinking entirely, on a permanent basis.
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Reports of spiritual conversion experiences aren’t particularly rare. Bill Wilson, one of AA’s founders, had one of his own.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Feb 10, 2022 | Families | 0 |
With all that anger in tow, it’s probably best she turned to other approaches when her turn came.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 6, 2022 | Addiction, Families, In the News | 0 |
Research into long-term recovery has been prominent in the past — why not revive it?
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…knowing where to go, how to get there, who to talk with, and what to say, can be invaluable in terms of reconstructing a life.
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The reporters’ anxiety amplifies the natural tension of a story, turning everything into a crisis.
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Definitely not the mental state you want for making good decisions or solving problems.
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Once the patient gained insight, the theory went, the drive to abuse drugs or alcohol gradually disappears.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | May 27, 2021 | Addiction, People in Recovery | 0 |
Nonetheless, she managed to convince herself she was no longer addicted. At least long enough to start drinking again.
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